Job Description

We're looking for a talented, confident, and passionate

Head Baker

to lead our bakery from day one. If you love sourdough, understand dough hydration the way some people understand coffee orders, and enjoy mentoring others while creating a warm, supportive kitchen culture - we'd love to meet you.

This is a chance to help shape a brand-new bakery concept from the ground up. You'll lead production, guide the team, and bring expertise that ensures our breads and pastries are consistently exceptional, without the burnout culture found in some traditional bakeries. We want this to be a place where great craft meets balanced, enjoyable work.

What You'll Be Doing

Oversee and produce high-quality sourdough bread, baguettes, focaccia, and bagels (we'd love to hear from you even if you don't have experience in all of these baked goods!) Maintain recipe consistency, fermentation standards, shaping techniques, and bake quality. Train junior bakers and kitchen assistants, helping them grow their craft. Confidently operating commercial bakery equipment (mixers, deck ovens, proofers, etc.).

Who We're Looking For

Extensive experience

baking sourdough, baguettes, focaccia, and ideally bagels in a commercial environment. Strong understanding of commercial bakery equipment and production flow. Someone who enjoys leading and mentoring a team - not just directing, but supporting. Organised, calm under pressure, and passionate about quality. Available full time, with early starts as standard for bakery life (but reasonable, sustainable scheduling).

What We Offer

A chance to

shape a new bakery

from day one. A supportive environment where your voice, expertise, and creativity matter. Competitive salary based on experience. Free food & drink during shifts. Staff discounts, training opportunities, and clear progression as the bakery grows. A respectful, team-first culture - no burnout, no shouting, no egos. Pension scheme

Why Join Us?

Our culture is built on warmth, community, and craft. With a strong desire to succeed and create a truly community-based environment, and a modern approach to bakery operations, we're creating a place where bakers can do their best work and enjoy doing it. If you're someone who loves the process of baking as much as the final loaf - and you want to build something meaningful - we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person